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Definition of huntsville

huntsville

/ˈhʌntsvɪl/
Hunts · ville
Plural:Huntsvilles
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huntsville Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major city in northern Alabama, USA, widely known as 'The Rocket City' due to its central role in the United States space program and its concentration of aerospace and defense industries.

2

American A city in eastern Texas, USA, primarily known as the headquarters of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the location of the state's main penitentiary.

Word Nuance & Usage

In American contexts, 'Huntsville' typically refers to the prominent aerospace and technology hub in Alabama, but is also widely recognized as a city in Texas famous for housing the state's primary correctional facilities.

• Nearby Words

hunting
huntress
huntsman
huntsville
hunua
hunua falls
hup

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Huntsville. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/huntsville
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